Incyte Posted June 9, 2026

Senior Director Clinical Research Scientist

Wilmington, Delaware Type not listed
Clinical Research Senior Director
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About this opportunity

Overview Incyte is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel medicines to meet serious unmet medical needs in oncology and inflammation and autoimmunity. Incyte is committed to the rigorous pursuit of research and development excellence to improve the lives of patients, make a difference in health care, and build sustainable value. The Company strives to discover and develop first-in-class and best-in-class medicines-advancing a diverse portfolio of large and small molecules. Position Overview We are seeking a Clinical Scientist to join our Early Clinical Development Group at a level commensurate with experience (Associate Director through Executive Director). This role is intentionally designed to attract both emerging leaders and experienced strategic contributors. Depending on level, you will contribute to or lead early clinical development and clinical pharmacology programs, with increasing ownership, strategic influence, and cross-functional leadership at more senior levels. You will have the opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle, from First-in-Human studies through approval and post-marketing, within a collaborative, science-driven environment that values curiosity, innovation, and continuous learning. Key Responsibilities: Core Responsibilities (All Levels) Contribute to the design, execution, and interpretation of early clinical and clinical pharmacology studies Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Translational Sciences, Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology, and Statistics Support development of clinical documents including protocols, study reports, and regulatory submissions Analyze and interpret clinical safety and efficacy data in collaboration with Medical and Scientific teams Maintain awareness of competitive landscape and emerging standards of care Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, SOPs, and regulatory requirements Present data internally and contribute to external scientific communications Additional Responsibilities by Level Associate Director Lead components of clinical studies and contribute to program-level strategy Draft and independently own sections of key clinical and regulatory documents Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to execute study deliverables Present findings to internal teams Director / Senior Director Lead clinical studies and drive cross-functional execution Contribute meaningfully to clinical development strategy Serve as a scientific leader on project teams and influence decision-making Mentor junior team members and contribute to team development Executive Director Provide strategic leadership across programs or therapeutic areas Shape and drive clinical development strategy and represent programs to governance bodies Influence portfolio-level decisions and external collaborations Serve as a recognized subject matter expert internally and externally Lead high-visibility initiatives, including regulatory interactions and scientific presentations Qualifications Minimum Requirements PhD, PharmD, or MD with 5+ years of relevant experience, OR BS/MS with 10+ years of relevant experience Experience in early clinical development, clinical pharmacology, or a related discipline Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment Additional Experience by Level Associate Director Experience contributing to clinical studies and cross-functional teams Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret clinical data Director / Senior Director Proven experience leading clinical studies or key program components Ability to influence cross-functional teams and contribute to strategy Executive Director Extensive experience leading clinical development programs Strong track record of strategic leadership and influencing senior stakeholders Experience representing programs in high-visibility settings (e.g., regulatory interactions, governance) Preferred Qualifications (All Levels) Experience in clinical pharmacology, immunology, or oncology Strong scientific curiosity and a proactive, question-driven mindset Ability to present complex data clearly and effectively Additional Information Willingness to travel up to 20% as needed (reasonable accommodations available) Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required. Incyte Corporation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We Respect Your Privacy Learn more at: http://www.incyte.com/privacy-policy The Incyte hiring organization processes your personal data to manage your job application in order to enter into an employment relationship with you if you are the successful candidate. During the process, you may be asked to respond to questions that will screen out your application if you do not meet certain objective criteria required by the job. You can learn more about this process here. You may have the right to access, delete, restrict, edit, move, or object to the use of your personal data. You may also have a right to report concerns to the authority responsible for data privacy in the country where the position is based or where you live or work. You can learn more about Incyte’s data protection practices here. By accessing this link you can learn about the types of personal data we collect, how we use it, whether collection and processing is optional, sources of the personal data we process, how it is shared, where it is stored or transferred to, how long we keep it, and contact information for Incyte, Incyte’s data protection officer, and your supervisory authority (if applicable). Please contact privacy@incyte.com if you have any questions or concerns or would like to exercise your rights. #LI_MB1

Job details

Seniority
Senior Director
Function
Clinical Research
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Wilmington, Delaware
Employment type
Not listed

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Clinical Research role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 4 comparable Senior Director Clinical Research roles across 3 biopharma companies.

4Comparable roles tracked
3Currently active
3Companies hiring similar roles
1Countries represented

Salary context

2 of 4 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Senior Director, Clinical Research, Atherosclerosis · Merck $173,200/yr – $272,600/yr
Highest disclosed · Director - Clinical Research Scientist · Lilly $177,000/yr – $338,800/yr
Peer group range $222,900 – $257,900 (median $240,400)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 4 comparable roles

United States4

Seniority mix

4 of 4 peers have a known seniority level

Senior Director2
Director2

Therapeutic area mix

0 of 4 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

No peers with a known therapeutic area yet.

Similar opportunities

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60%similar
Merck Rahway, New Jersey, United States of America Senior Director
Same function Same seniority Same country
60%similar
Incyte Wilmington, Delaware Senior Director
Same function Same seniority Same country
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Incyte Wilmington, Delaware Director
Same function Adjacent seniority Same country
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Lilly Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America Director
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Senior Director, Clinical Research, Atherosclerosis
Merck · Rahway, New Jersey, United States of America · Senior Director
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Senior Director Clinical Research Scientist
Incyte · Wilmington, Delaware · Senior Director
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Director, Clinical Research Scientist IAI
Incyte · Wilmington, Delaware · Director
Function Therapeutic area Adjacent seniority Country
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Director - Clinical Research Scientist
Lilly · Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America · Director
Function Therapeutic area Adjacent seniority Country
Unmatched or unknown dimensions score exactly the same: 0 points, never a partial guess. A role we know almost nothing about beyond its function bottoms out at 25%; it never inflates to 100% just because there's little to compare against. Seniority uses a defined ladder (Associate → Manager → Associate Director → Senior → Principal → Director → Senior Director → Executive/VP) so "Director" and "Senior Director" count as adjacent, but "Director" and "Executive/VP" do not.